The Assistant Vice President of Technology oversees strategic planning for, and implementation and oversight of, information technology for Yoga Alliance and its related entities.

This position is responsible for crafting a strategic approach to Yoga Alliance's information technology capability. The AVP of Technology will oversee the development, implementation, and use of technology throughout the organization, working closely with staff and leadership to assess and address user and organizational needs. Areas of responsibility include the full range of information systems, determining user requirements, recommending solutions, and leading organization-wide efforts to improve the use and successful adoption of technology.

In collaboration with senior leaders, the AVP of Technology will develop a strategic roadmap, manage both short term and long term IT initiatives, and be responsible for creating policies, procedures and best practices for IT governance. The AVP of Technology will oversee all aspects of project management including managing resources (staff and partners/subcontractors), project planning, scheduling, risk management, scope management, internal and external communications, status reporting, and resource management (internal and partners).

This position is a member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the COO. The candidate should exhibit a commitment to quality, a strong customer service philosophy, and a track record of successfully transitioning from legacy systems, preferably in the non-profit sector.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and motivate a team of IT professionals, both employed staff, and third-party consultants

Skilled in overseeing the design, develop and launch of varied technology projects on time and within budget

Understanding of project management methodologies/tools and development of technology life cycles

Ability to foster positive department relationships and mentorship while also providing critical feedback when necessary

Knowledge of cyber security, business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness.

Ability to stay abreast of technological trends, and provide proactive thinking and subject matter expertise to the organization

Ability to identify training gaps, and create training programs specific to the user and organization needs